SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Park Joo-ho has moved to Borussia Dortmund of the German Bundesliga on a three-year contract at the beginning of his third season in the European country, the club said Saturday.

"South Korean national football player Park Joo-ho joined Borussia Dortmund from FSV Mainz 05," said the German team on its website. "The 28-year old left defender signed a contract with Borussia Dortmund until June 30, 2018."

It did not disclose the financial terms of the contract, but local media reported that the Dortmund has paid some 3 million euros (US$3.3 million) in transfer fees to Mainz 05 to acquire Park.

Park, a hard-working, versatile veteran who can play in midfield or on defense, is expected to take a defensive role on his new team.

Park started his European career with Swiss FC Basel in 2011 and moved to Mainz 05 two years later. He appeared in 48 matches with Mainz 05, scoring one goal.

Borussia Dortmund ranked second in the Bundesliga standings with just two games completed

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Dortmund have always been good for some pretty random signings. Their signing of Ji Dong-won was a bizarre one, gave him a four year deal then punted him out the door after a few months, but the one that has always puzzled me is why they, having just won the Champions League a few months previously, decided to sign Scott Booth from Aberdeen.

Holyjoe wrote:Dortmund have always been good for some pretty random signings. Their signing of Ji Dong-won was a bizarre one, gave him a four year deal then punted him out the door after a few months, but the one that has always puzzled me is why they, having just won the Champions League a few months previously, decided to sign Scott Booth from Aberdeen.